Bursar
Old Buckenham Hall School
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Flexible but no later than September 2024
- Apply by:
- 8 January 2024
Job overview
BURSAR
The Opportunity
Set in 90 acres of Suffolk parkland, Old Buckenham Hall is one of the country’s oldest and most beautiful preparatory schools. Since 1862, it has provided children with a rigorous curriculum and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by an outstanding system of pastoral care. A co-educational school for children aged 2 to 13, OBH serves a boarding and day community that go on attend some of the most aspirational senior schools in the UK, many having achieved scholarships. Regular destinations include Eton, Benenden, Oundle, Uppingham and Rugby, as well schools in East Anglia.
The Headmaster and Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, talented and committed individual to the significant role of Bursar. The successful candidate will form a vital part of the Senior Management Team and will report directly to the Headmaster.
The Bursar will oversee the smooth operation and strategic planning of the non-teaching areas of school. They will work closely with the Chairman and Chair of the Finance & General Purposes Committee on all Financial, Legal, Compliance and Physical Infrastructure issues. As the business lead of the school, they will possess impressive financial acumen, enjoy working collaboratively, and appreciate the operational challenges to be found within the independent school sector.
Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate will, however, demonstrate empathy with independent education and commitment to OBH’s ethos and values.
A highly attractive remuneration package, including optional on-site accommodation and fee remission, will be available for the successful candidate. The salary for this role will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and expertise.
To apply, please send a covering letter addressed to the
Headmaster, application form and equal opportunities form (optional), to alex.rashbrook@obh.co.uk
by no later than midday on Monday 8th January 2024.
Safeguarding
Old Buckenham Hall is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equality Statement
Employees and prospective employees will not be unfairly discriminated against on grounds of disability, gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, belief, culture, nationality, national origin, age, sexual orientation and trade union membership or non-membership. This list is not exhaustive and there are other forms of discrimination that will not be tolerated.
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About Old Buckenham Hall School
Old Buckenham Hall is now part of the Rugby Schools Group and is a leading co-educational preparatory school for children aged 2 – 13 years and has been educating children for over 160 years.
Here, children remain just that. They experience, they learn, they grow, but they do so within one of the most idyllic environments imaginable.
We are proud of our beautiful school, but it is what goes on inside these old walls and in the grounds that really matters. Every teacher at Old Buckenham Hall is committed to delivering the very best for every child. For us this means inspirational academic and co-curricular teaching, outstanding pastoral care and embracing risk and challenge. Children here feel happy and safe and they have a chance to explore their aspirations and develop their character.
Situated in the heart of rural Suffolk, near the historic town of Lavenham, Old Buckenham Hall is just 20 minutes away from Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Stowmarket; and 35 minutes from Colchester.
A range of transport options are available, including morning and evening bus routes and accompanied train journeys to London. Stowmarket and Colchester train stations are both direct lines to London Liverpool street.
Part of Rugby School Group
Old Buckenham Hall joined Rugby School Group in January 2026, becoming the third prep school to do so after Bilton Grange (2020) and Aysgarth School (2025).
Rugby School Group is one of the UK’s most respected and forward-looking educational families, led by the historic Rugby School – the UK’s leading co-educational true full-boarding and day school for pupils aged 13-18. All schools share Rugby School’s core principle: The whole person is the whole point, underpinned by a universal commitment to developing ambitious, compassionate global citizens whilst maintaining the freedom for children to be children.
As part of Rugby School Group, pupils benefit from a range of additional opportunities, both in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits. The benefits of the partnership include OBH pupils having the opportunity to utilise Rugby School’s world-class facilities, whilst Rugby School staff visit OBH to share expertise in the form of academic projects, sports coaching, and performing arts.
OBH maintains its unique identity, while benefitting from collaboration, investment, and shared excellence. The overriding aim of the Group is to support a some of the most outstanding prep schools in the country to thrive long into the future.
To learn more about Rugby School Group, please visit www.rugbyschool.co.uk.
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